A road bike and a hybrid bike are not the same thing. The former, these days, tends to be very specialized for speed: narrow tires only, no room for fenders, and geometry to fit. I'm not sure about a hybrid, since I've never owned one. They'll probably be more comfortable and possibly more versatile, but I'm not sure about that. An older road bike will also be more versatile, but you need to know what you're looking for, and how much work it would take to make you happy with it.